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Smartphone photo of opaque creamy light pink strawberry hot chocolate in a glass mug on a white saucer. (Strawberry Hot Chocolate)

Strawberry Hot Chocolate: The Ultimate Creamy Pink Winter Treat

A luxurious Strawberry Hot Chocolate made with real white chocolate and fresh strawberry puree. Topped with a tall whipped cream swirl, cocoa dusting, and a syrup drizzle for a stunning cafe-style presentation at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Desserts, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Hot Chocolate Ingredients
  • 2 cups Whole Milk 480ml
  • 4 oz White Chocolate 115g, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Syrup or Puree 60ml
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 120ml
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar 15g
  • 1 tsp Cocoa Powder 5g, for dusting
  • 1 tbsp Strawberry Syrup Extra for drizzling
  • 1 whole Fresh Strawberry Halved with green top

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan For heating milk
  • 1 Silicone Whisk To emulsify chocolate
  • 1 Hand mixer For whipped cream
  • 2 Clear Glass Mugs To show off the pink color

Instructions
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a small saucepan, combine whole milk and chopped white chocolate over medium-low heat.
  2. Whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the liquid is smooth, opaque, and ivory in color.
  3. Whisk in the strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt until the liquid turns a creamy light pink. Remove from heat before it boils.
Whipped Cream and Assembly
  1. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.
  2. Pour the pink hot chocolate into clear glass mugs, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
  3. Pipe a tall, thick swirl of whipped cream on top of each mug.
Final Garnishes
  1. Lightly dust with cocoa powder using a sieve. Drizzle with a thin line of strawberry syrup.
  2. Place the halved strawberry slightly off-center on the cream and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1. Use high-quality white chocolate bars rather than chips for a smoother melt.
Tip 2. To keep the strawberry from sinking, ensure your whipped cream is beaten to stiff peaks.
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